Buddha Teas Organic Yerba Mate Tea - OU Kosher, USDA, CCOF Certified, 18 Bleach-Free Tea Bag;

Yerba mate originated in South America. The Guarani Indians in the highlands of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina introduced yerba mate to the Spanish in the 16th century. The yerba mate tree is a member of the holly family and possesses a fresh and refreshing taste that can only be found in a cup of tea brewed from the leaves of this special tree. Today, yerba mate is more readily available thanks to online merchants like Buddha Teas, making it possible for you to enjoy this well-kept secret from Brazil. A Substitute for Coffee? Yerba maté is a gentle, energizing tea. In fact, it has been said to even rival coffee, lasting longer and not presenting the drinker with the feelings of a "crash". Some people who might have a mild caffeine intolerance have found that they can enjoy yerba maté with fewer unpleasant effects, making this tea an excellent alternative to coffee. Even More To Offer One of the many reasons teas are recommended over coffee or sugary beverages is that they have an abundance of nutrients to offer, and yerba maté is no exception. This impressive herbal tea is full of vitamins, minerals and more. Drinking yerba maté tea provides you with a natural source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and an especially good amount of niacin. It is a particularly good source of potassium and magnesium, and offers other trace minerals, including calcium, manganese, iron and zinc. Apart from caffeine, yerba maté contains many constituents, including amino acids, essential fatty acids and carotene. Enjoy the full richness of yerba maté, and all the good things this herbal tea has to offer.